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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,770

Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,195
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,719
Satellite radio 445 445  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
High Altitude Edition     1,205
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Cargo cover     75
Automatic climate control, front     300
Satellite radio 334 334  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
High Altitude Edition     1,097
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Cargo cover     68
Automatic climate control, front     273
Options (change) 840 981 1,580
Options (change) 592 683 1,438
Destination 625 625 995
Total Price $28,160 $29,501 $26,770
Total Invoice $26,147 $27,424 $26,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Lowest Adjusted Price: Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $646
Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4158hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-17
Total Price$28,160$29,501$26,770
Adjustments for Features-9000-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,260$29,501$26,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0
Total Invoice$26,147$27,424$26,152
Adjustments for Features-8360-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,311$27,424$25,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,113$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterCompass
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLatitude (old model)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,625$4,725$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-195

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jeep Compass

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterCompass
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.7 in
Length176.6 in175.1 in
Width68.3 in71.4 in
Height65.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft322.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft353.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Latitude (old model)

High Altitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Remote start150No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
215/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested212579%
Total Not Requested55021%

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